Among shrinking options, the search is on for new housing alternatives for New York’s homeless. On May 3, The New School’s Center for New York City Affairs convenes a panel of homeless issues leaders to explore what’s next for families in the shelters—and those on their way there?
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The New School Commits $100,000 to Community College Transfer Scholarships
The New School for Public Engagement has announced a new commitment of $100,000 to its prestigious Community College Transfer Scholarship program. The scholarships, which range from $2,500 to $5,000 per year, recognize academically outstanding part- and full-time students who have transferred from community colleges into The New School for Public Engagement’s Undergraduate Programs.
The Anatomy of Campaign Finance: A Panel Discussion
The Center for New York City Affairs presents a May 1 panel discussion featuring political scientist Jacob Hacker, journalist Joseph Hagan, and Milano politics professor Jeff Smith.
Design and Empowerment: Transforming Low-Income Neighborhoods in Latin America
To transform one of the largest shantytowns in Latin America, the University of Buenos Aires teamed community members with cutting-edge designers, creating a new model for innovative urban design, participatory processes, and community management. On April 25, join Javier F. Castro and Ariel C. Misuraca, the project’s leaders, for a discussion of this community revitalization [...]
DESIGN/HISTORY/REVOLUTION: An Interdisciplinary Conference at The New School
The New School presents DESIGN/HISTORY/REVOLUTION, an interdisciplinary conference exploring how design has shaped cultural, political, and scientific upheaval. The conference, which takes place April 27 and 28, will feature an international cohort of scholars of design, history, politics, and art.
New School Students and Faculty Lead Free Sustainability Courses in Union Square Greemarket
The New School and GrowNYC’s Greenmarket present a series of free sustainability classes in the Union Square Greenmarket on April 13, 20, and 28. New School faculty and students will lead half-hour courses focusing on green living, covering topics including urban farming, sustainable housing, biking, food and community-supported agriculture.
Public Programming in Art & Design: Spring Update
The New School, including Parsons The New School for Design and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics, has announced its April-May art and design public programming.
Public Programming in Politics and Current Affairs: Spring Update
From local policy to global revolutionary movements, The New School’s spring 2012 public programs in politics and current affairs offer a wide range of events with leaders from government, academics, journalism and international affairs
Food and the Environment: A New Master’s Specialization from the Milano School
The New School’s masters program in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management announces a new specialization in Food and the Environment. Housed in The New School’s renowned Milano School for International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy, the new specialization offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum that grounds theoretical and policy training with hands-on food systems learning.
Tenenbaum Leadership Initiative Launches “The Founder’s Studio”
Limited to eight participants, the Milano School for International Affairs Management, and Urban Policy’s Founder’s Studio is a highly selective, tuition-free weekend retreat for non-profit founders who are preparing their organizations for a leadership transition. “The Founder’s Studio offers a rare opportunity for social entrepreneurs to address leadership transition head-on with private conversation, open discussions, [...]
